The Bell Seal For Workplace Mental Health : Mental Health America of Indiana

Together, We Can Redefine Workplace Mental Health.

Indiana Bell Seal Certification
Promoting Mental Health in Indiana Workplaces

About the Indiana Bell Seal Certification

At Mental Health America of Indiana, we are dedicated to helping Indiana businesses enhance their workplace wellness programs by guiding them through the process of obtaining the National Mental Health America Bell Seal certification. The Bell Seal is a nationally recognized symbol that demonstrates an organization’s commitment to the mental well-being of its employees.

What is the Bell Seal?

The Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health is a certification program that recognizes employers who meet high standards of mental health support and employee wellness. It helps businesses assess their workplace policies, identify areas for improvement, and receive expert guidance to become a mentally healthy workplace.

Why Partner with Mental Health America of Indiana

We understand that navigating the certification process can be complex. That’s why our Workplace Wellness Director is here to provide Indiana businesses with personalized guidance to help you every step of the way!

Assess your current mental health policies
Identify areas where improvement is needed
Develop and implement strategies that promote employee well-being
Achieve the Bell Seal certification, showcasing your organization as a leader in workplace mental health

Determine If You’re Eligible

Indiana employers of all sizes and industries are encouraged to apply for the Bell Seal certification. Bell Seal recipients span various sectors, including healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing. To check eligibility, take a quick survey.

Employers actively working to reduce employee rights related to mental health or substance use conditions are ineligible to apply.

Start Your Application

The Indiana Bell Seal certification application process opens in January 2025 and closes in March 2025. (Prepare your submission early to ensure all requirements are met.)

You can work on your application goals with our Workforce Development Director from April to December to improve your workplace wellness. For personalized guidance, reach out to Jama Donovan at jdonovan@mhai.net.

The process is simple:

Submit an information form.
Receive an email with the link to the online application.
Complete the online application.
Receive your results within 30 business days.

Low Cost And Big Impact

The organization’s total number of staff, including full-time and part-time workers, determines the application cost and is due at submission via credit card or check payment.

1 – 50 workers: $99
51 – 1,000 workers: $199
1,001+ workers: $299

As a non-profit organization, all revenue generated by the Bell Seal program is returned to MHA programming and Bell Seal program-related expenses, including staff time to review applications and assist applicants through the process.

Not sure where to start? We have your back! Contact Jama Donovan at jdonovan@mhai.net.

Employers with Bell Seal certification, at their discretion, will receive:

Recognition via logo inclusion on MHA’s Bell Seal website
Recognition on MHA’s social media and national newsletter
Recognition during MHA’s Annual Conference
Recognition in MHA’s annual benchmarking report
Access to the Bell Seal Recipient promotion toolkit (with information and practical resources to share the award with their networks)
Access to the quarterly Workplace Wellness Newsletter
Opportunities to collaborate with MHA on projects that promote recipients’ achievements, such as
Panel discussion invitations
Virtual or in-person speaking engagements
Resource or blog spotlights